See if your kids can work out how the marble looks to be rising through the water with this cool science project experiment. The floating marble experiment is easy to do and all you need are things you already have in your kitchen!
A crowd favourite, whizz ingredients together, into a bowl and serve with robust bread or over pasta will see the family fed in minutes.
As the weather cools and the family looks for meals that are a little more substantial and filling, it's time to break out the autumn meals.
High in vitamin C and fibre, broccoli is a good green veg for older babies as it can cause a bit of gas.
This recipe for pork in black bean sauce is really quick and easy to make and perfect for when you need to make dinner in a hurry. Serve with boiled rice.
Your baby will love this fun active game especially with the sing a long song it will make your baby giggle and laugh
Tongue twisters help develop speech skills in young children as well as older children who need additional help with speech therapy.
Get the kids to help you make these ride-on horses that require no sewing. They’re perfect for backyard races, pony shows and other equestrian events. You could have some gold coin chocolates on hand for medals if you're keen on bringing the Olympics to your home.
Salad in winter? Absolutely, with the earthy flavours of roasted beetroot and creamy goat's cheese. It's perfect on its own or alongside any roasted meats as part of a decadent Sunday lunch.
This tasty soup recipe is a fast way to fill tummies on a cold winter's day. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and will have them asking for a second bowl in no time.
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These gorgeous cupcakes have pretty butterfly wings made out of biscuits perfect for the next school cake stall or a girls birthday party
Peel away the layers of laughter with these very 'ap-peel-ing' fruit jokes for kids. Every child will look at their fruit in a different way after sharing these jokes for kids around with their friends.
Good quality chicken and pesto are paramount as they are the true heroes in this dish. Grilling the chicken breasts keeps the calorie count down and top it with your favourite pesto. Serve with a side of greens or salad.
This free printable word find for 9-10 year olds is for kids who need a spelling challenge. Sure, learning words can sometimes be difficult but pop them in a fun word find and you'll have their brains ticking away in no time at all!
These fun fruit snacks are inspired by the much-loved Sesame Street characters, Bert and Ernie. They'll brighten up snack time and help your little ones enjoy their fruit. It's another winning way to make food fun!
This classic French dessert is usually made with cherries but this version made with pears is a delicious twist on the original. Juicy pears poke through a rich vanilla batter that's perfect served warm with a dollop of crème frâiche. Bon appétit!
Spring rolls are a delicious crunchy entrée served with many Asian cuisines. Now you can enjoy their deep-fried goodness at home with the easy recipe that uses frozen spring roll wrappers to take all the pain out of making them yourself.
Try this ever-popular party game with a twist - classical music and ballet dancing. Everyone will be in hysterics.
Add a little (calorie-free!) cheer this Valentines Day with this super-easy chocolate play dough recipe. This sensory dough is delicious to play with and you can add a little role-playing fun into the mix.
Easy costumes like this Legolas costume from The Lord Of The Rings series, are all about the accessories. Watch the video below to see how you can cobble together a last minute costume the night before Book Week using stuff in your own wardrobe.
Little quiches make the perfect lunch box meal and a nice change from sandwiches. You can make them with any kind of topping that your children like - the possibilities are endless.
There are so many opinions on whether or not to cuddle a baby all the time or some of the time but there are not many people out there who really know what is best for you! Take some time to cuddle and caress your baby, especially in the earlier months.
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
Impress your kids with this fantastically icky snot recipe activity. Snot recipe is a fun way to get kids learning about science through art and craft and making their own kitchen creations. Kids art and craft has never been this fun, so grab your ingredients and get mixing!
Dressing your baby during summer means rethinking the need for hats and socks. Find out what summer clothes are appropriate when dressing baby this summer.
Grated zucchini is a great filler in all sorts of meals. Here you can hide it in the creamy bacon sauce and the kids won't even know it's there. Serve with a large green salad to balance out the richness of the pasta.
Your baby will love to be able noise the louder the better. He will enjoy shaking the bottle and listening to the noise.
Travelling with kids is hard when you have children who get motion sickness. Get ten travel sickness cures including ginger and over the counter drugs. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
Big Freckles are like the lollies you enjoyed as a kid - only these are giant-sized ones. Use them for party bags, to top cakes and cupcakes, or just as treat with your coffee. Kids will love making these.
